Last night, the world watched the Olympics women’s top figure skaters perform their short programs. It’s been a personal favorite of mine watching women’s figure skating competition as a little girl. I enjoyed watching the grace and athletic abilities of famous Olympic medalists, such as Kristi Yamaguchi and Michelle Kwan. Though I haven’t kept up with the latest and greatest figure skaters, friends on Facebook share videos and articles of Kim Yuna’s finesse and artistic beauty on the ice.

Remembering my old high school art project that used the idea of dancer silhouettes, I decided to transform a photo of Kim Yuna (link here) into a silhouette (along with a few other black and white silhouettes via Google images) and attach them together. The result is a 3D sculptural piece that can sit next to your future Olympian’s nightstand.

Step 6: Use Hot Glue Gun to Secure Silhouette Pieces.

I downloaded and printed two sets of Olympic rings via Google images, but I decided on simplicity over an ornate look. However, adding an Olympic emblem could give your little one the dream to go big and aim high for her goals in life. Thus, if it’s your style, then I say go for it!

Step 8: Voila! Project Complete!

Dimensions: Approximately 8.5” in height x 9” in length.

If your future Olympian wishes to have a silhouette of a different figure skater, then you can take the same idea – print, trace, cut a silhouette of her favorite ice skating hero – and transform the design into a personalized creative project for your loved one.

This would make a wonderful gift for your future Olympic champion. Let her dream those big jumps, beautiful lines, and creating art on the ice.

Finally, if you liked this tutorial, head on over to Hometown Betty’s Facebook page, and let me know how it turned out. Also, if you wish to have a copy of the templates, then please click the like button and send me a message on Facebook. I’d be happy to send them to you.